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Oct 32 min read
Boys and Girls in America
On this day in 2006, one of the best rock albums of the 2000s was released. It was a raucous celebration of youth, love and recklessness....
Sep 262 min read
Something New From Emmylou
Released on this day in 1995, Emmylou Harris' Wrecking Ball represents a bold departure from the country-folk sound she had become known...
Sep 192 min read
We Are A Part...
Janet Jackson's Rhythm Nation 1814 , released on this day in 1989, is a landmark album that cemented her status as a socially conscious...
Sep 52 min read
The Hip Are Here
One of my favorite bands of all time released their debut album on this day in 1989. Up to Here by The Tragically Hip is gritty,...
Aug 292 min read
Ladies and Gentlemen...Oasis
With the huge news of Oasis reuniting for a concert series in the UK, today is the perfect day to talk about their amazing debut album,...
Aug 152 min read
Black Rose - Who's That?
Have you ever heard of the band Black Rose? My guess is the majority of you haven’t. But on this day in 1980, they opened for Hall &...
Aug 82 min read
Introducing Ben Folds Five
Ben Folds Five's debut album, released on this day in 1995, is a vibrant and eclectic collection that defies the conventions of the era's...
Jul 252 min read
Welcome to Paul’s Boutique
On this day in 1989, the Beastie Boys released Paul's Boutique, a seminal work in the hip-hop genre, showcasing the trio's innovative...
Jul 182 min read
Here We Go!
It was groundbreaking. It was diverse. It was a traveling caravan. And it was beautiful. On this day in 1991, the very first Lollapalooza...
Jul 112 min read
Superfly
Curtis Mayfield's Superfly, released on this day in 1972, is a quintessential soul album that has left an indelible mark on music...
Jun 272 min read
A Cosmic Comeback
After The B-52s guitarist Ricky Wilson died in 1985 during the recording of the album Bouncing Off the Satellites, the band wasn’t sure...
Jun 202 min read
That Voice
Roberta Flack's debut album First Take, released on this day in 1969, remains a timeless masterpiece that effortlessly blends soul, jazz,...
May 232 min read
Happy Birthday Maxwell
The R&B singer Maxwell was born on this day in 1973. To celebrate his birthday, let’s take a deep dive into his spectacular debut album...
May 22 min read
The Stone Roses Debut
It’s Throwback Thursday and on this day one of the greatest debut albums of all time was released. In 1989, The Stone Roses debut album,...
Apr 252 min read
Loved By Girls & Boys
Were you Team Oasis or Team Blur? Back in the mid-90s, that was one of the big music questions. I think we can now look back and...
Apr 112 min read
Dylan's Day
April 11th is quite the day for Bob Dylan. In 1961, he played his first major gig at Gerde’s Folk City in Greenwich Village opening for...
Mar 282 min read
Welcome Wilco
It’s Throwback Thursday and on this day in 1995, Wilco released their debut album, A.M. The album captures the essence of Americana with...
Mar 142 min read
Moz's Debut
It’s Throwback Thursday and we head to March 14, 1988 for the release of Morrissey's debut solo album, Viva Hate. Working closely with...
Mar 72 min read
Their Final Bow
On this day in 2011, R.E.M. (my favorite band of all time) released their fifteenth and final studio album, Collapse Into Now. It’s a...
Feb 222 min read
In Appreciation of Tracy Chapman
The 2024 Grammy Awards took place on February 4th. One of the most talked about musical performances over the last number of years...
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